Violating restraining orders is a crime under the new Penal Code
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On August 3, 2026, a new Penal Code officially entered into force in the Dominican Republic, replacing a 140-year-old legislative framework in what is considered one of the most significant legal reforms in the country's contemporary history.
A key innovation of the updated penal legislation is the explicit criminalization of violations against judicial protection and restraining orders. Under the new rules, failing to comply with these restrictions constitutes a recognized criminal offense.
Legal and social analysts note that the comprehensive reform will profoundly impact the national penitentiary system, prompting projections that the government will need to construct new correctional facilities to manage an anticipated increase in the prison population.
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Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (DO): La verdadera prueba del nuevo Código PenalFocuses on the historic nature and overarching impact of the 140-year reform.
Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (DO): Nuevo Código Penal en República Dominicana y su impactoEmphasizes systemic consequences, highlighting expected prison population growth and infrastructure needs.
Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (DO): Violar órdenes de alejamiento es un delito en nuevo Código PenalHighlights specific legal updates regarding the criminalization of restraining order violations.
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